Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his extraordinary pace bowling and fierce competitiveness. Renowned for his remarkable speed, Akhtar is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket. His career spanned from 1997 to 2011, during which he became a pivotal player for Pakistan in international cricket. Recently, he was in the news for recreating a hilarious face-off with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, reviving their iconic rivalry ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Born on Aug 13, 1976 (48 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 5 | 5.60 | 0.09% | +20% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,465,232 | $2,900,000 | 3,079$ |
| Pakistan | 5 | 4.60 | 0.16% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 394,323 | $280,000 | 500$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,600,896,716 | 1,859,555 | $3,180,000 | 3,579$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Shoaib Akhtar is another Pakistani cricket legend criticized by Yograj Singh for hurling abuses at the Pakistan team for money.
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Pakistan:
Yuvraj Singh referred to Shoaib Akhtar while discussing the need for former players to support the current team.
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Pakistan:
Junaid Niazi referred to the treatment of Shoaib Akhtar in relation to the current cricket team.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar echoed the sentiment, expressing disbelief at the team’s performance.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar echoed the sentiment, expressing disbelief at the team’s performance.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar blasted the Pakistan management for their poor performance after the Champions Trophy loss to India.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar expresses his sorrow for Pakistan’s defeat using a Bollywood song.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar is mentioned as having a good friendship with Indian players.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar was the world’s fastest bowler who got Tendulkar’s wicket by bouncing him out.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh recreated their iconic 2010 Asia Cup spat in a lighthearted video.
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